July 2018 Getting Ahead Children s Ministry

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July 2018 Getting Ahead Children s Ministry Our Getting Ahead Classes will start meeting this Fall on Wednesday evenings starting on August 15.

Our church has embraced this ministry and has funded four classes over the past two years. The stories shared by our graduates are significant.

mentors who continue to meet with participants after graduation.

1 July 2018 Getting Ahead Children s Ministry Our Getting Ahead Classes will start meeting this Fall on Wednesday evenings starting on August 15. These GETTING AHEAD classes are designed to teach individuals the skills and mindset to Children's Ministry develop a plan that will allow them to get out of poverty. Our church has embraced this ministry and has funded four classes over the past two years. The stories shared by our graduates are significant. We have five facilitators/facilitators in training (Elizabeth Alderman, Doug Miller, Lee Richardson, Carolyn Watts, Tracy Keaton) and they have developed a significant ministry with the assistance of mentors who continue to meet with participants after graduation. If you would like to volunteer to this ministry, we are always in need of mentors to walk alongside our community as they strive to make a better life for themselves. To support this ministry well, we must also provide education for their children. Children in grades 3rd - 6th will meet with Debbie and Walker Lloyd this fall for cooking classes. We offered these classes last fall and they were a considerable hit! These classes help children learn how to cook nutritional dinners and snacks with little expense. To assist with these classes, we are asking our congregation to help us by donating funds to supply the following: 16 $30 Walmart or Kroger gift cards for food supplies New pots and pans Seasonings Cooking utensils Electric burner plate to be stored in the upstairs mini kitchen in the Christian Life Center Monogramed aprons for each child The total cost for the class will be approximately $800. If you would like to contribute to this ministry, please make checks out to the church with a note that it is for the Getting Ahead Children s Ministry. In This Issue p. 2 Youth Summer Schedule p. 4 Bible Boot Camp p. 5 Farewell From LesLee Jones SPECIAL INSERT Master Plan Survey

Counting Our Blessings Cyndee Metcalf cmetcalf@fumchs.com 501.623.6668 ext 102 May 2018 General Church Operations Year-to-Date Tithes and Offerings $117,999.87 Tithes and offerings $654,706.

50 Mission Offerings $44,646.75 Memorial Offerings $1,385.00 Memorial Offerings $21,789.00 Mission Disbursements $12,590.64 Mission Disbursements $40,800.39 Memorial Disbursements $0.

2 Counting Our Blessings Cyndee Metcalf ext 102 May 2018 General Church Operations Year-to-Date Tithes and Offerings $117, Tithes and offerings $654, Monthly Expenses -$128, YTD expenses -$705, Monthly Net Income -$10, YTD net income -$50, May 2018 Missions and Memorials Year-to-Date Mission Offerings $9, Mission Offerings $44, Memorial Offerings $1, Memorial Offerings $21, Mission Disbursements $12, Mission Disbursements $40, Memorial Disbursements $0.00 Memorial Disbursements $ Property Loan Balance as of May 31, 2018 $1,418, Year-to-Date P / I Payments $47, Underground Youth Ministry Forest Turner, Jr. fturnerjr@fumchs.com ext. 131 UNDERGROUND YOUTH SUMMER SCHEDULE JULY 2 Trip to see "Jurassic World: The Fallen Kingdom" JULY 9-12 Vacation Bible School JULY 16 Trip to see "Ant Man and the Wasp" JULY 18 FROM 6-8 PM Pool Parties! Grades 9-12 at Shunk House // Grades 6-8 at Foreman House JULY 25 Lake Hamilton Flotilla Party JULY 28 Trip to Magic Springs and Skillet Concert (Youth volunteers needed) JULY OMP Recap Both Ozark Mission Project trips were a success! Our junior and senior high students who went in June worked long, hard days to help people in the communities of Benton and Jonesboro. See more photos from both of the trips on the Underground Youth Instagram SUNDAY SMALL GROUPS 9:30-10:30 AM WEDNESDAY YOUTH GROUP 5:30-6:30 PM AUGUST AUGUST Youth Activities Week AUGUST 19 Promotion Sunday AUGUST 22 Start of School Year Celebration AUGUST 29 Setting Goals Service 2

Outreach Ministry Candy Poirier cpoirier@fumchs.com 501.623.

We will be watching I Can Only Imagine with Dennis Quaid and Trace Adkins. This is the inspiring true story behind MercyMe s hit song.

Bart and his band go on an amazing journey none of them could have ever imagined. This uplifting movie illustrates the power of forgiveness and God s love.

3 Outreach Ministry Candy Poirier ext 117 Dinner & A Movie Join us on Thursday, July 26 at 4:30 pm in the Shelton Room of the Christian Life Center for our monthly Dinner & A Movie! We will be watching I Can Only Imagine with Dennis Quaid and Trace Adkins. This is the inspiring true story behind MercyMe s hit song. Running from a troubled home life and a broken relationship, Bart Millard (J. Michael Finley) found his escape in music. Bart and his band go on an amazing journey none of them could have ever imagined. This uplifting movie illustrates the power of forgiveness and God s love. Cost for dinner, the movie, and popcorn is $5. Call Candy Poirier at (501) ext. 117 to RSVP. A Big Thank You! A big thank you to everyone who hosted OMP kids and adults in June. We couldn t have done it without you! The kids and adults enjoyed the food and meeting families in the community and all of you that kindly offered them into your homes to shower and clean up after a day of giving back to the community. First United Methodist Church, Hot Springs hospitality is a true light of building God s kingdom. Thank you all again! A Thank You From Darrow Frazier The following message was sent to us from Darrow Frazier, a missionary with Cadence International Ministry to the U.S. Military communities who is currently living in Okinawa, Japan. Our church supports Darrow every year as part of our Easter Offering. Learn more about Darrow s efforts at Dear First United Methodist Church Hot Springs, To the Pastors and Outreach Committee and congregation, Thank you so much for the continued prayers and financial support of ministry to the US military that Vicki and I were called to. This past year has allowed us to serve many meals, teach the Word and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the Marines and Sailors stationed here at Camp Hansen Okinawa. We had baptisms in the Pacific Ocean, said many goodbyes and many hellos. The house has a bunch of Marines leaving and we have already seen new guys coming to find out about Christ. It is an important time of discipleship for these men and women, ages 17-22, first time from home. This being a totally singles and unaccompanied base (no families), means we are family to them. A lot of them have never been to a Bible study and those that were in church growing up have to decide if Jesus is something they were taught or is He really their Lord. We are here with them as they have that conversation with our Lord, praying with them, that He is the most important thing in their lives. We really appreciate all of you being in this with us. Love, blessings and praises Darrow and Vicki Frazier Hansen Christian Center, Okinawa Japan A Cadence Adult Ministry 3

Children s Ministry Michelle Wilkins mwilkins@fumchs.com 501.623.6668 ext.

song, dance, storytelling, crafts, videos, and games. Register online at www.fumchotsprings.org/children/summer-camps. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JULY 5.

Kids will participate in mission projects in the Garland County community throughout the week. Register online at www.fumchotsprings.org/children/summercamps. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JULY 5.

com/forms/sw-district-bible-boot-camp-2018/.

On Castaway Island, kids will learn how to play instruments to accompany the music from VBS they loved! Drums Alive will be back for a fun day of percussion exercising!

4 Children s Ministry Michelle Wilkins mwilkins@fumchs.com ext. 130 Vacation Bible School 2018: Shipwrecked Monday, July 9 - Thursday, July 11 from - 12:00 PM in the Christian Life Center Kids will learn that Jesus will carry them through life s storms through song, dance, storytelling, crafts, videos, and games. Register online at DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JULY 5. CAMP 45 Mission Camp Monday, July 9 - Thursday, July 11 from - 12:00 PM in the Underground Too old for VBS? We ve got you covered! CAMP 45 is a mini missions camp for kids in 4th and 5th grades. Kids will participate in mission projects in the Garland County community throughout the week. Register online at DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JULY 5. Bible Boot Camp Bible Boot Camp sign-ups have begun for all 3rd & 4th graders! Have you registered your child for camp? Register here: swdistrictumckidz.wufoo.com/forms/sw-district-bible-boot-camp-2018/. Music Camp: Castaway Island Monday, July 16 - Thursday, July 19 from - 12:00 PM in the Christian Life Center This year s summer music camp theme will be a spin-off of VBS. On Castaway Island, kids will learn how to play instruments to accompany the music from VBS they loved! Drums Alive will be back for a fun day of percussion exercising! Camp is for completed grades 1st - 5th. Register online: DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JULY 12. The Southwest District Bible Boot Camp will be held at Camp Tanako, Friday, August 24 Saturday, August 25. Have you asked your child to invite a friend? This is a great way for us to reach out to the community and get others involved! Scholarships are available, contact Michelle Wilkins for more information. We Need YOU This Fall! Please prayerfully consider SERVING HIM through our many opportunities in Children s Ministry! SUNDAY SCHOOL LEADERS (Pre-K/K, 1st-2nd, 3rd, Club 45, 6th grade) WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON KIDS LEADERS (Bible Stories, Games, Crafts, Shepherds) WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON KIDS HELPERS CLUB 45 WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON HELPERS CHILDREN S SUNDAY WORSHIP COORDINATORS (once a month) HELPERS to refill children s Worship Kits for Sunday services 4 SAVE THE DATES! August 12 Confirmation Parent Information Meeting August 15 Back to school parent meeting August 19 Promotion Sunday August 19 Back Pack Blessings August 19 Confirmation 2019 Begins

Child Development Center LesLee Jones ljones@fumchs.com 501.318.1377 Farewell From LesLee Jones As I hold back my tears, I would like to reflect on my six years here at the Child Development Center.

Thank you to all the people that supported the Child Development Center. You made my job so much easier. A special Thank You to all the CDC Board members, church staff, and especially Ms. Dot Brown.

that the Child Development Center is a Better Beginnings Three Star Center, which is the highest level of quality awarded in Arkansas? Better Beginnings is Arkansas Quality Rating System.

5 Child Development Center LesLee Jones Farewell From LesLee Jones As I hold back my tears, I would like to reflect on my six years here at the Child Development Center. Between all the people I have met, the friends I have made, and the families that I have touched, I am forever grateful to God for the experience of being Director of THIS quality child care center. Thank you to all the people that supported the Child Development Center. You made my job so much easier. A special Thank You to all the CDC Board members, church staff, and especially Ms. Dot Brown. You all have taught me so much. I will forever be grateful. With Love, LesLee Jones Did You Know? that the Child Development Center is a Better Beginnings Three Star Center, which is the highest level of quality awarded in Arkansas? Better Beginnings is Arkansas Quality Rating System. The CDC is the only faith-based and nonpublicly funded program in Garland County to receive this designation of quality from the Department of Human Services Division of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. This highest level of quality is awarded when a program receives required scores on four different scales that rate all facets of the program, including administrative procedures. It is also required that each classroom staff member receives at least twenty-five clock hours of professional development training each year. Share Your Artistic Gift With Us This fall, our church will explore what it means to be hospitable in a diverse community and world. The world has become polarized around economic, political, religious, and racial lines. We are uniquely qualified with the good news of Jesus Christ to share a different vision that reflects the image of God in our diversity, and we need to take this good news into our community. If you would like to help share your artistic gifts in a way that needs little words and touches the heart and longings of our church and community, contact Rev. Teresa Holt at (501) or at tholt@ arumc.org. In Our Prayers Christian Sympathy goes to... Randy and Mary Morgan in the death of Randy s mother, Hank Holderfield; Larry Pinion in the recent death of his wife, Jo Ann Pinion; and Debbie Dahl in the recent death of her father, Paul Dahl. Please keep these families in your prayers at this time. 5

6 1974 Hendrix Reunion Choir to Perform The 1974 Hendrix College Reunion Choir will sing in the traditional worship services on July 29th. This group toured Europe in June of 1974 under the direction of Robert McGill where the choir sang in cathedrals and other venues in Romania, Austria and Italy. During the tour the choir visited Florence, Venice, Vienna and other cities. The choir spent two weeks in Romania touring the country and singing. The group stayed in local homes several times and learned to appreciate the comforts of home. They then traveled on the Orient Express train from Romania to Venice, where they were stopped by border police and all were made to depart the train for a passport check. The group will be under the direction of Richard Scott and accompanied by Jess Anthony. Some of the pieces that will be performed are: Glory to the Trinity--Rachmaninoff; Deep River--arr. Alice Parker and Robert Shaw; O Magnum Mysterium--Tomas Luis de Victoria; Evensong--Callahan; Song of Simeon-Unfried; and the signature entrance, Once in Royal David s City. Special Gifts & Memorials In Memory of Frances Hank Holderfield From Frank and Gail McClure, Ronnie and Ann Kerr, Bitsy and Wilda Chadick In Memory of Mom, Dad and Brother Sam Clark From Mark Clark In Memory of Darrell Van Smith From Wayne Ranson In Memory of Greg Case From Wayne Ranson In Memory of Tom Both From Arline French In Memory of Phyllis Coffield (Sister of Karen Poe) From Kay Provus In Memory of Paul Dahl From Jim Drake, Gretta, Gretchen and Kristin Kaufman, Allen and Lou Bedell, John and Karen Poe, Dr. Frances Dalme In Memory of W.G. Dub Davenport From Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nelson In Honor of Ann Shelton From Buddy and Sybil Laing In Honor of Joyce and Neil Thornton From O Brien-Thornton Circle, Neva O Brein In Honor of the Baptism of Grace Joy Pierce From Tom and Stacey Pierce In Memory of Penny Sue Elsea (Sister of Gail Elsea) From Kay Provus 6

7 Sunday, July 1 Blood Drive Youth Bible Study Sunday School The ConneXion Worship Monday, July 2 Emmaus Women s Group Tuesday, July 3 Open Arms Food Pantry Genesis Class Wednesday, July 4 Office Closed - Happy Independence Day! Intercessory Prayer Group Romeo July FUMC 8:15 AM 2:00 PM 5:00 PM 11:30 AM 11:30 AM Thursday, July 5 The ConneXion Band Rehearsal 5:30 PM Friday, July 6 Sunday, July 8 Sunday School Youth Bible Study The ConneXion Worship Monday, July 9 VBS / Camp 45 Week Emmaus Women s Group VBS/Camp 45 8:15 AM Tuesday, July 10 VBS/Camp 45 Open Arms Food Pantry 2:00 PM Board of Trustees Meeting 5:30 PM Stephen Ministry Leadership Meeting 5:30 PM Stephen Ministry Supervision Meeting 6:00 PM Wednesday, July 11 Sunday, July 22 VBS/Camp 45 Sunday School Intercessory Prayer Group 11:30 AM Youth Bible Study Romeo 11:30 AM The ConneXion Worship Thursday, July 12 Finance Meeting VBS/Camp 45 Board of Stewards Meeting Bible & A Brew 5:15 PM The ConneXion Band Rehearsal Monday, July 23 5:30 PM Emmaus Women s Group Friday, July 13 CDC Board Meeting Sunday, July 15 Chapel Communion Sunday School Youth Bible Study The ConneXion Worship Monday, July 16 Music Camp Week Castaway Island Music Camp Emmaus Women s Group UMW Board Meeting Thursday, July 19 Castaway Island Music Camp Friday, July 20 Tuesday, July 24 Open Arms Food Pantry 8:15 AM Wednesday, July 25 Intercessory Prayer Group Romeo Thursday, July 26 Dinner & Movie 8:15 AM 3:30 PM 5:00 PM 4:00 PM 2:00 PM 11:30 AM 11:30 AM 4:30 PM The ConneXion Band Rehearsal 5:30 PM Friday, July 27 1:30 PM Ho Hum Low Impact Exercise Tuesday, July 17 Methodist Men s Breakfast 7:30 AM Sunday, July 29 Castaway Island Music Camp Youth Bible Study Sunday School Open Arms Food Pantry 2:00 PM The ConneXion Worship Wednesday, July 18 Monday, July 30 Castaway Island Music Camp Emmaus Women s Group Intercessory Prayer Group 11:30 AM Romeo 11:30 AM Tuesday, July 31 Youth Pool Parties 6:00 PM Open Arms Food Pantry 8:15 AM 2:00 PM 7

8 First United Methodist Church 1100 Central Avenue Hot Springs, AR Welcome Our New Members & Baptism! Robert Neilson was confirmed as a member in June. Baptism of Grace Joy Pierce, Daughter of Thomas Jackson Pierce III and Stacey Webb Pierce CONNECT WITH US (501)

9 FUMC M A S T E R P L A N N I N G S U R V E Y The Master Plan Committee of FUMC has spent over one year looking at the church buildings and grounds with an eye toward the future. The committee presented its report to the Board of Stewards on April 29, The report was accepted and tendered to the Trustees. The Master Plan Committee is now surveying the congregation for comments and suggestions. Please answer this survey and return it to Lanette Wilson in the church office located at 1100 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR no later than Sunday, September 2. To assist you, we have included a list in no particular order of the findings submitted to the Trustees: A. Sell all, or as much as possible, of the Hudlow/Goodyear property B. Sell or dispose of the small lot on Pratt Street behind Stroope Tire C. Acquire the Drake Law Firm property on the corner of Pratt and Hawthorne and the red brick house at the corner of Orange and Pratt, when and if possible D. Have a professional engineer experienced in historic buildings inspect and improve the Sanctuary lighting E. Do whatever necessary to upgrade Sanctuary sound system F. Inspect and protect all properties from potential liability issues; i.e: the parking lot across Orange Street from Sanctuary next to apartment building needs wall or fence to prevent cars from falling onto Central Avenue G. Restoration of the Mosaic Jesus H. Reconfigure altar and choir loft for safety I. Begin plans for a stand-alone contemporary worship service sanctuary J. Create a ground-level, second floor ramp entrance to the Christian Life Center from the North Parking Lot for safety and ease of access K. Address bathroom needs in Sanctuary and Education Buildings L. Expose the stained glass in Sanctuary as much as possible M. Create and maintain budget items for maintenance needs; i.e: HVAC and roof replacements

10 M A S T E R P L A N N I N G S U R V E Y WE NOW NEED YOUR THOUGHTS AND IDEAS! Please rank your top 3 most important items of those listed on the front page. You may simply write the letters for each item below In looking to the future, what have we missed? Do we need a stand-alone building for our contemporary worship service? If you were asked to add or change one thing about our church campus, what would it be? P L E A S E R E T U R N T O L A N E T T E W I L S O N I N T H E C H U R C H O F F I C E A T C E N T R A L A V E N U E, H O T S P R I N G S, B Y S E P T E M B E R 2.

April 2018 New Programs & Events for 20 s/30 s

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